So, changing our behavior is one way of improving our sense of well-being. I’m referring to this as a form of self-liberation because we do […]
You Are Not Your Thoughts
As you can tell, I’ve really gotten into mindfulness as of late. Although I’ve been practicing mindfulness for about 10 years, a convergence of things […]
Mindfulness & Nonjudgment
One critical aspect of mindfulness is trying to take a nonjudgmental approach to viewing your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. We are often quick to label […]
It Is What It Is
Another favorite saying that I hear and use a lot is, “It is what it is.” This seemingly obvious statement holds great power if we […]
The Worst Thing to Do When Feeling Depressed
When you are feeling depressed, there are many things that you can do to help yourself feel better or to make yourself feel worse. I’ve […]
Taking Different Perspectives – A Walk in Someone Else's Shoes
Developing a subtle mind is critical to maintaining strong relationships with other people. By this, I mean that it is helpful to view problems and […]
Managing Anger
Although I’m not a Buddhist, in recent years I’ve become a big fan of the Dalai Lama. His book, The Art of Happiness is one […]